11.   An extended dry spell depletes soil moisture to a very great depth, disrupting the capillary action that brings moisture up from the subsoil.

12.   And after what Chairman Allen Born notes was a long dry spell for the industry, Alumax has reported two consecutive profitable quarters this year.

13.   And dry spells they are.

14.   And once opposing pitchers build scouting reports, their sticks will go through dry spells.

15.   And the dry spell affects more than the East.

16.   And the L describes a prolonged dry economic spell.

17.   And, of course, if you water some, especially during dry spells, your bed will be more attractive.

18.   Another quirk of the small-cap market is its tendency to deliver short bursts of explosive returns after long dry spells.

19.   At this point, there is not much for political junkies to do but settle in for a long dry spell.

20.   Because the eels breathe air, they can survive long dry spells.